USC at Oklahoma

Saturday, October 2, 1971

No. 8 Oklahoma beat No. 17 USC 33–⁠20. It was their third meeting; after it, Oklahoma led the series 2–⁠1 as played.

Away17USC6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1971
20
Home8Oklahoma11–⁠1 in 1971
33

FinalHigh 84°F, low 66°FAttendance 61,826

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Oklahoma 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 5–⁠2–⁠1; as played, 6–⁠2–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2004USC 55, Oklahoma 19Orange Bowl
1992USC 20, Oklahoma 10
1988USC 23, Oklahoma 7
1982USC 12, Oklahoma 0
1981USC 28, Oklahoma 24
1973Oklahoma 7, USC 7

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